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An illustrated reference for amateur astronomers provides a survey of science's growing understanding of space, including some of the most recent photographs from observatories and sky maps and covering phenomenon such as distant stars, eclipses, and black holes.
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Human fascination with our place in space has been a source of myth and mystery, as well as scientific endeavour. The oldest of the sciences, astronomy is also one of the most dynamic. This book is a comprehensive visual guide to understanding and observing the night sky - from distant stars and galaxies to our neighbouring planets from fiery comets to shooting stars, eclipses and black holes. It provides a fascinating survey of our growing understanding of space and includes details of the latest space probes. A series of monthly sky maps provides guidance for the amateur observer, and the latest photographs from space show the wonder and beauty of the universe.
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Mark A. Garlick, PhD, is a science writer, astronomical illustrator and a member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. He is the author of The Story of the Solar System.
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Astronomy : The Macmillan Visual Guide
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